Try out some ROH as well. I need to get in touch with a lot of the feds as well since I only watch TNA these days and I used to be a WWE fan up until 2008. I've watched about a months worth of ROH and a few matches here and there and I think that they're good as well.

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RoH is fine, but they're a shell of what they used too be. WWE's recent sign every notable indy wrestler mentality has really hurt the US indy scene. Not saying I'm mad about it, I'm quite happy I get to see guys like Antonio and Bryan on a weekly basis, just saying it's clearly hurt the indys. There was a time when almost everybody on the RoH roster was a credible contender for the title, now not so much.

Yeah I seen a few. Went back and watched a few of D-Bry, Cesaro and Punk's matches. You really notice how much WWE restricts people move repertoire compared to other promotions.

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It's awful that they do that. You should see DH Smith's NJPW matches and then his WWE matches and you'll notice a contrast in what he can and cannot perform. When he did that WrestleTalk interview, I didn't notice how much they limit superstars based on moves that they considered dangerous or moves that other superstars performs regularly in the sake of sports entertainment. None of the other American based promotions don't limit as much as WWE does but for a premier promotion that started off as wrestling over sports entertainment, it's disappointing that the restriction of moves have gotten worse over the years.

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I saw that interview, the tag interruption rule surprised me too lol. I can see why they limit certain moves because of neck injuries etc. I remember when we had Eddie, Benoit, Tazz & Angle all on the same roster always using suplexes a lot. They seem to have limited those too. The only one I kind of agree with is piledrivers as I've seen too many people botch those. I think the only person they really trust with that sort of move is Taker with his Tombstone now.

RoH is fine, but they're a shell of what they used too be. WWE's recent sign every notable indy wrestler mentality has really hurt the US indy scene. Not saying I'm mad about it, I'm quite happy I get to see guys like Antonio and Bryan on a weekly basis, just saying it's clearly hurt the indys. There was a time when almost everybody on the RoH roster was a credible contender for the title, now not so much.

Yeah I seen a few. Went back and watched a few of D-Bry, Cesaro and Punk's matches. You really notice how much WWE restricts people move repertoire compared to other promotions.

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It's awful that they do that. You should see DH Smith's NJPW matches and then his WWE matches and you'll notice a contrast in what he can and cannot perform. When he did that WrestleTalk interview, I didn't notice how much they limit superstars based on moves that they considered dangerous or moves that other superstars performs regularly in the sake of sports entertainment. None of the other American based promotions don't limit as much as WWE does but for a premier promotion that started off as wrestling over sports entertainment, it's disappointing that the restriction of moves have gotten worse over the years.

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I saw that interview, the tag interruption rule surprised me too lol. I can see why they limit certain moves because of neck injuries etc. I remember when we had Eddie, Benoit, Tazz & Angle all on the same roster always using suplexes a lot. They seem to have limited those too. The only one I kind of agree with is piledrivers as I've seen too many people botch those. I think the only person they really trust with that sort of move is Taker with his Tombstone now.

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I agree with the Piledriver too since the most notable botch in wrestling history was Owen breaking Austin's neck at SummerSlam 97. I can see why a lot of wrestling promotions outside of Japan has this on the banned moves list. I felt like Jerry Lawler when he returned felt out of place since a lot of his followers remember him for finishing his opponents with a Piledriver, even I did watching some of his Memphis Wrestling work. Even watching the film Man on the Moon, he used it on Andy Kaufmann 3 times in one match.

It's awful that they do that. You should see DH Smith's NJPW matches and then his WWE matches and you'll notice a contrast in what he can and cannot perform. When he did that WrestleTalk interview, I didn't notice how much they limit superstars based on moves that they considered dangerous or moves that other superstars performs regularly in the sake of sports entertainment. None of the other American based promotions don't limit as much as WWE does but for a premier promotion that started off as wrestling over sports entertainment, it's disappointing that the restriction of moves have gotten worse over the years.

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I saw that interview, the tag interruption rule surprised me too lol. I can see why they limit certain moves because of neck injuries etc. I remember when we had Eddie, Benoit, Tazz & Angle all on the same roster always using suplexes a lot. They seem to have limited those too. The only one I kind of agree with is piledrivers as I've seen too many people botch those. I think the only person they really trust with that sort of move is Taker with his Tombstone now.

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I agree with the Piledriver too since the most notable botch in wrestling history was Owen breaking Austin's neck at SummerSlam 97. I can see why a lot of wrestling promotions outside of Japan has this on the banned moves list. I felt like Jerry Lawler when he returned felt out of place since a lot of his followers remember him for finishing his opponents with a Piledriver, even I did watching some of his Memphis Wrestling work. Even watching the film Man on the Moon, he used it on Andy Kaufmann 3 times in one match.

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The only time I've seen it recently was in the Punk/Cena match this year. I wonder if they got bollocked for using it? I know Bryan & Orton were either fined or reprimanded for a chair shot to the head recently.

Good news, they haven't brought Eric Bischoff in as a permanent Head of Creative in TNA. Even better news is that the guy who replaces Prichard is supposedly more positive towards the talent in the locker room.

First reason why I think Prichard's a prick:

The next reason why I think Prichard's a prick:
- Why give Lei'D Tapa a TNA contract over Ivalese?

It's hard to give a shit who wins. Adam Cole is the most logical choice, (actually Matt Hardy is but, lets not put the most notable guy in the tournament) so somebody stupid like Mark Briscoe or Mike Bennett will win.

Won't happen. They're not even on the RoH roster. Just guests too make the tournament seem more important. Same with Dutt and Karl Anderson. Elgin vs Steen will be the 2nd semi finals, and Bennet vs Cole/Briscoe will be the other.

Won't happen. They're not even on the RoH roster. Just guests too make the tournament seem more important. Same with Dutt and Karl Anderson. Elgin vs Steen will be the 2nd semi finals, and Bennet vs Cole/Briscoe will be the other.

It's hard to give a shit who wins. Adam Cole is the most logical choice, (actually Matt Hardy is but, lets not put the most notable guy in the tournament) so somebody stupid like Mark Briscoe or Mike Bennett will win.

They should just give the title to John Morrison.

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But if Adam Cole ends being WWE bound then it would be a waste if he won he tournament unless he dropped the title before leaving ROH.

Even then, he would be very unlikely to retain his name in the WWE unless he was introduced as the kayfabe son of Michael Cole.

It's hard to give a shit who wins. Adam Cole is the most logical choice, (actually Matt Hardy is but, lets not put the most notable guy in the tournament) so somebody stupid like Mark Briscoe or Mike Bennett will win.

They should just give the title to John Morrison.

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But if Adam Cole ends being WWE bound then it would be a waste if he won he tournament unless he dropped the title before leaving ROH.

Even then, he would be very unlikely to retain his name in the WWE unless he was introduced as the kayfabe son of Michael Cole.

It's hard to give a shit who wins. Adam Cole is the most logical choice, (actually Matt Hardy is but, lets not put the most notable guy in the tournament) so somebody stupid like Mark Briscoe or Mike Bennett will win.

They should just give the title to John Morrison.

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But if Adam Cole ends being WWE bound then it would be a waste if he won he tournament unless he dropped the title before leaving ROH.

Even then, he would be very unlikely to retain his name in the WWE unless he was introduced as the kayfabe son of Michael Cole.

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What? If he were to sign with WWE, then of course he'd drop it before going to WWE, it wouldn't be the first time WWE signed the ROH champion.

And what does his name have to do with anything? WWE WILL change it if they ever decide to sign him.

It's hard to give a shit who wins. Adam Cole is the most logical choice, (actually Matt Hardy is but, lets not put the most notable guy in the tournament) so somebody stupid like Mark Briscoe or Mike Bennett will win.

They should just give the title to John Morrison.

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But if Adam Cole ends being WWE bound then it would be a waste if he won he tournament unless he dropped the title before leaving ROH.

Even then, he would be very unlikely to retain his name in the WWE unless he was introduced as the kayfabe son of Michael Cole.

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are there even rumours of Cole being WWE bound?

Anyway, ROH isn't about to start dictating their product around the WWE. Not only have they not bothered writing around the WWE in the past, they've actually given wrestlers titles on their way out. Not just Punk either, Homicide was already in TNA, and had been rumoured to be leaving to the WWE for months before they gave him the belt, for example.

It's hard to give a shit who wins. Adam Cole is the most logical choice, (actually Matt Hardy is but, lets not put the most notable guy in the tournament) so somebody stupid like Mark Briscoe or Mike Bennett will win.

They should just give the title to John Morrison.

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But if Adam Cole ends being WWE bound then it would be a waste if he won he tournament unless he dropped the title before leaving ROH.

Even then, he would be very unlikely to retain his name in the WWE unless he was introduced as the kayfabe son of Michael Cole.

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Cole is a fairly common surname

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Even so, WWE likes changes names so they can trademark them. But there are also rare exceptions of people make from the Indys to WWE without have their name changed such as CM Punk.

Just a question why he goes by Daniel Bryan in WWE. I just can't remember.

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Because WWE wants a name they can trademark.

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What's the point, lol?

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So nobody else can profit off their work. As long as they own the name Daniel Bryan, no other company (not just pro wrestling) can use the name Daniel Bryan. I believe they also have "YES!" trademarked as a catchphrase, meaning no other company (pro wrestling or other) can use "YES!" on merchandise.

To be fair, they've been heading more toward it the past few months. Actually, they've started giving more attention to both the divas division and the tag team division.

I'm guessing that a lot of it has to do with Triple H getting more push on the direction of the product. Based on that and the moves he's made in developmental, I'm looking forward to the future with him which is something I didn't think was going to happen five years ago.

The AJ/Kaitlyn feud is starting to look like a breakthrough period for the Diva's division, although it is not the best. At least it's lasted longer than 2-3 weeks. I agree that I think Triple H has had a big influence on the Tag & Diva's division getting more of the spotlight. I've actually been an advocate of Triple H getting more involved behind the scenes. He's a smart guy and I think eventually he wants to put a huge mark of his own on the business.

Angelo Dawkins .vs. Tyler Breeze

- That is the first time I've seen a superstar at risk of being disqualified for taking 'selfies'.

- Taking selfless & pouting = instant heat.

- Angelo Dawkins looked very green, but didn't get to see much maybe that is why.

- It's not often you hear a crowd chant "This Is Awesome" during a WWE match featuring 2 women.

- Emma has got better over the weeks leading to this match, she is my favourite aside from Paige.

- I love the 'Paige Turner' for Paige's finishing move.

- I wish WWE would let us have this kind of quality for the Diva's division on the main programming.

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The fans reaction to diva matches in WWE programming is "piss break fillers". It's a shame really because they do have divas that can put on some great matches on the roster right now outside of NXT.

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womens wrestling is pretty terrible though, even Emma vs Paige.

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I kind of agree I've never been a huge fan of any womens wrestling. It's just nice to see they can put on better than what they have done in recent years. Women's wrestling has always just looked to weak for my liking, hardly anything seems to have much impact in the ring. One thing I've always hated is watching the women run the ropes, the ropes look like they hardly even move.

With that said I'm starting to like it a bit more, the longer I've been watching them in NXT I've started to enjoy it a bit more.

On top of that, its usually annoying to watch. Instead of taking it seriously, they just whine and moan and pull each others hair. Even the 'good' ones in the WWE do that. There are very few women's wrestlers that take it seriously, and most people here won't know their names.

Honestly though, even the good ones don't deliver that often. I've seen maybe a handful of women's matches that were worth going out of your way for.